The Latest Breaking News from Radio 2

Radio 2 DJ Ken Bruce pays tribute to listeners on final show

Host, who is leaving BBC after 46 years, says it is a shame he had to finish 17 days before end of contract

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023

Ken Bruce opens last BBC Radio 2 show and says early exit is ‘a shame’

The presenter will be moving to Bauer’s Greatest Hits Radio in April to present a new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm

Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2023

Emotional Ken Bruce says 'I'm going to miss you' in final Radio 2 show after 31 years

Ken Bruce shares 'emotional' exit after final show for Radio 2 after 31 years

Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2023

Ken Bruce’s Radio 2 departure handled badly, says Simon Mayo

Mayo says it is surprising Bruce was allowed to carry on for so long after announcing switch to GHR

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2023

BBC Radio 2 accused of 'clear cut ageism' by Liz Kershaw as Ken Bruce is forced out early

BBC Radio 2 have seen a number of presenters on the station leave in recent months – with the latest being radio legend Ken Bruce, as his exit was brought forward by the broadcaster

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2023

Paul O’Grady expresses ‘disappointment’ with BBC Radio 2: ‘It’s not what it was’

‘It doesn’t make sense,’ broadcaster said

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

BBC Radio 2 forced Ken Bruce out early after signing for rival station left 'sour taste'

It's claimed bosses at the BBC became fed up of Ken Bruce being on the network after it came to light he was joining Greatest Hits Radio following his exit

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023

Vernon Kay’s dad warns he has ‘big shoes’ to fill as he replaces Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2

Vernon dad's warning comes as his predecessor Ken Bruce claimed he's been forced to leave the station early, explaining that his last show will air this Friday, rather than the end of March

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023

BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball says 'I'll be lucky to be here in two years' after schedule change

Zoe Ball has addressed her future on BBC Radio 2, revealing she thinks she's "lucky" if she manages to keep her job the network for an extra two years

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023

Vernon Kay breaks silence on Ken Bruce as Radio 2 veteran claims he’s been ‘forced out’

Kay is taking over from Bruce after another controversial BBC shake-up

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2023